CityCost - Cost of Living
Compare costs for world cities
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Compare real rent, budget, and living expenses for thousands of cities globally. Plan moves, travel, compare lifestyles and estimate your cost of living instantly.
CityCost helps digital nomads, remote workers, expats, and travel planners compare city costs fast - so you can pick the right base, plan a realistic budget, and avoid surprises. Check real city data, rent, groceries, and transport prices, then run a quick city comparison to see which place fits your plan.
What you can compare
• Rent prices and apartment prices (typical monthly costs)
• Grocery prices, restaurant prices, and a simple coffee price check
• Transport pass, local transit costs, fuel prices (gas/petrol) and taxi (where available)
• Utilities and internet cost (electricity, water, heating, mobile/ISP)
• Everyday living expenses summarized for quick decisions
• View in your preferred currency with automatic currency exchange
Income & value
• Salary context with wages, net salary, and net salary after tax
• Purchasing power and PPP indicators to support salary comparison
How it works
• Search any city and see a clear breakdown by category
• Compare two cities side-by-side (quick city comparison) to spot the better fit
• Share the result with a comparison link (send to a partner, team, or friends)
• Check back for updated prices as data refreshes
• Switch currencies instantly for easier budget planning
Built for travel planning & remote work
• Quickly answer "Which city is cheaper?" with category-level detail
• Shortlist affordable cities and discover cheapest cities that match your monthly budget
• Plan a move abroad or relocation; estimate moving costs and monthly living expenses
• Explore paths like visa, nomad visa, expat life, student budget, family budget, or retire abroad
Decide with comparisons
• Use [city] vs [city] comparisons (e.g., London vs Manchester, NYC vs Austin) to weigh trade-offs across rent, food, transport, fuel/gas prices, utilities, and internet
• Run quick city compare checks when you're torn between two options
Why CityCost
• A focused cost of living app with a clean, fast interface - straight to the numbers that matter
• Clear city price index style categories for transparent cost of living by city
• Designed to support remote work decisions, long-stay travel planning, and practical budget app needs
Start comparing rent, food, transport, fuel/gas, utilities, internet, and more today - use CityCost to make smarter choices for travel planning, remote work, and your next base abroad.
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Information
- Seller
- JDSNLJ LIMITED
- Size
- 45.3 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 CityCost.org